The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) recently concluded its five-year MaNiTU project, focusing on perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. This initiative involved six Fraunhofer institutes and achieved significant milestones, including the development of a scalable solar cell with a 31.6% power conversion efficiency. Researchers explored advanced materials, including lead-based perovskites, which proved most effective for high efficiency, although lead-free alternatives were insufficient. The project also emphasized environmental sustainability, devising recycling processes for these solar modules to support a circular economy. Efforts included computational simulations for broader industrial applications and analyses of the technology’s environmental and structural impacts, marking a major step toward commercializing tandem solar cell innovations in Europe.
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